Bakersfield Public School vs Ventura Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bakersfield Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
Ventura Park Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
535 students
| Measure | Bakersfield Public School Thornhill, Ontario | Ventura Park Public School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1105 of 3,871 | #1149 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1105 of 3,871 | #1149 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 385 | 535 |
| Enrolment | 385 | 535 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.3% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 40% | 42% |
| Special education | 20% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Thornhill | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bakersfield.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | venturapark.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (64.5 vs 63.8).
- •Bakersfield Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 70%).
- •Ventura Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 80.3%).
- •Ventura Park Public School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 385.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield Public School better than Ventura Park Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bakersfield Public School and Ventura Park Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bakersfield Public School: 385. Ventura Park Public School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bakersfield Public School and Ventura Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Bakersfield Public School is 1105th of 3,871 and Ventura Park Public School is 1149th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).